Irishgirl

Thanks Tara, just sent you a PM too. Irish x

Hairbank, that's what I thought, that makes more sense. I read a post here where someone says your hair gets "hooked" on it. I couldn't see how that would be. It makes sense that you would lose the hair (eventually) that you would have anyway if you ceased using Minox as it would be susceptible to the same attack as it would have pre minox !! Tara, thanks for that. I think I will give minox a try & see what happens. Have you noticed much change since using Spirnolactone? I'll have a look at Toppik all right, sounds good !!

Is it true that your hair gets "hooked" on minoxidil? If so, what does that mean? Does it mean that if you stop using it, you'll lose even more hair? Is it also true that the hair falls out in the first few weeks when using minoxidil??

Thanks hairbank, yeh I've read that 2% minoxidil is ok for women. I might look for it online as I don't particuarly want to go into my local chemist & buy rogaine !! Thanks again, will give it a go & see what happens.

Yeh, I imagine that happens too. I think they refer to that as male pattern baldness as opposed to the female pattern baldness? Anyway, it's all very interesting, although if I had a full head of hair I probably wouldn't be that interested !! Oh the irony !

Hey guys, such a lovely story !! Thanks for sharing it

Yeh, that 1 in 4 figure probably includes every form of hair loss. I'm finding out more about female hair loss. Generally women don't lose their hairline (like men) and generally get an oval shapped "thinning" behind the hair line. I don't know if you saw that link I posted on the questions & answers section, very interesting !! LINK

Hey all, just thought I'd post this link as I think the video on "Hair transplantation for women: Who is a good candidate" is really very good. It's actually helped me realise that I would be a good candidate (once I get all of the other tests out of the way) for HT. Have a look anyway, all this "knowledge" only helps ! Hairloss in Women

Hey all, just thought I'd post this link as I think the video on "Hair transplantation for women: Who is a good candidate" is really very good. It's actually helped me realise that I would be a good candidate (once I get all of the other tests out of the way) for HT. Have a look anyway, all this "knowledge" only helps ! Hairloss in Women

Hey Nervousnelly, yeh that's what I was thinking. No harm in trying it. Will report back if I find any benefit out of it !!

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Have been missing in action for a few days, well it was St Patrick's day here !! Took a few days off to enjoy the celebrations. Back to the grindestone today though I'm afraid Ah yes, I forgot about Britney !! Although, I don't think she has the face to pull it off !! Sin???©ad O'Connor had such a pretty face & beautiful eyes that she got away with it. I think poor Britney is a little lost behind the eyes these days though. I agree, I hope more women find this site & post on it. I remember reading somewhere that 1 in 4 women will experience hair loss, hair thinning during their lifetime. That's a lot !

Bill, thanks. You've picked up what I meant to YoungGuy, that's really what I meant. I'm not taking away from guys losing their hair, because I know that this can be very emotional for them. However, it is more socially accepted. As Bill says a guy can get a way with the "shaven" or "bald" head look, but a woman really can't (unless you are Sin???©ad O'Connor !! Even when I go to my hairdressers now, they openly discuss my "thinning" hair with me !! Like, "Oh, it's such a pity because it's really thick here or here" etc, they'd never do that with a man because it's "accepted" that men go bald. There is a general ignorance out there in relation to women losing their hair. I think you are almost made to feel like it's your fault for losing it !! But I'm not bitter !! The bearded lady Billo ?!! Luckily I'm not contending with excess hair too, but I do know some women on the PCOS forums that are. That is a double wahmey. Not enough hair in the right places and too much in the wrong places X

Hi all, just wondering if someone can list the Hair Loss Products that women can use. I know there is an issue with Propecia (but not 100% sure why) Thanks !!

Awh, thanks Bill. There is definitely a great community atmosphere on this site !! I'll be around for a while anyway, so will offer as much help as I can, when I can. Appreciate it !! S